When ordering or designing a custom wooden sign, one of the first things you should keep in mind is the type of wood used in its construction. If you are looking for a classic rustic sign which speaks to nature, harmony, and environmental reverence; you ought to choose western red cedar. If you are placing a custom wood sign outside as a welcoming to your guests, you need a wood that can withstand a variety of weather conditions, with no cracks, and not easily damaged or broken over time. Western Red Cedar is the top choice and is used in the creation of the finest custom-crafted signs for its amazing attributes.

Cedar is dimensionally stable and it's use throughout history is legendary. This means it lies flat and straight without warping or cracking like most other woods will do.
This also means that it will resist all that nature and the weather can bare against this type of wood,  and still look great for a long time with a minimum of maintenance

This is the stuff  West Texas fence posts are made from! Red Cedar was used in the construction of King Solomon's temple in Jerusalem circa 1000 BC., and the use of cedar is mentioned in the Iliad. Red Cedar is used particularly in applications requiring resistance to weather, such as  custom wooden signs, shakes and shingles - Totem poles; for heavens' sake! Cedar also won't decay nor does it rot. Western Red Cedar is the clear first choice for use in making outdoor, custom made wood signs.

The natural oils it contains keeps deterioration from happening, as this preserves the wood from decay.Cedar has a wonderful, natural blend of colors, so adding to the rustic log cabin, cabin or RV.  When landscaping and including a Outdoor Sign with posts around the home, farm yard, courtyard and entrance way, choose Western Red Cedar as the material to use and you will be able to keep your sign for a very long time even if you maintain it seasonally or leave it to age in a natural state.

Although unfinished cedar will change colors over time, the slow metamorphosis is completely appealing. Because Red Cedar does not rot,  the changes in weather will never really harm it,  so there may be changes that can be visually appealing. To maintain its richly textured grain with amber, cinnamon and sienna colorings, do not employ spar varnish or polyurethane.

Cabot brand,UV protection, water based finish is a way.  The best solution we have found for the duration of  Cedar Wood Signs in the outdoors. A green finish system which releases zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) formulated to enhance and enrich the natural durability and appearance of western red cedar. With the use of Varathane water based finish as the top 2 finish coats, that employs a highly waterproof shield and high UV protection against graying, blistering, cracking and lasts a good number of years with reasonable care.  Many Finish suppliers carry these products.  The cost is reasonable compared to how it preform!

Western Red Cedar will also not bow or sag over time.This means that your sign is visible as long you have it displayed and cared for. Because of this, your sign will last as long as your business, and will look just as beautiful in years to come as it did the day it was created. Since it is always on display 24/7 your business will always be advertised and you will see your investment returned over and over.  Your home, farm, cabin, camper, RV or tent, will have an at home appeal!